Infrared gas analyzer

An infrared gas analyzer is a machine that helps us understand what kinds of gases are in the air. Imagine there are tiny things in the air called gas molecules that we cannot see but are very important. The infrared gas analyzer can detect these tiny gas molecules by using a special kind of light called infrared light.

When we breathe, we breathe in many different kinds of gases like oxygen and carbon dioxide. The infrared gas analyzer can tell us how much of these gases are in the air by measuring how they interact with the infrared light. The machine sends out the infrared light and then a special device called a detector collects the light that bounces back. Based on how much light is collected, the machine can tell us how much of each gas is present.

This is really useful because knowing what gases are in the air can help us keep track of pollution, which is when there are too many harmful gases in the air. We can use the infrared gas analyzer to measure the air around factories, cars and other places where pollution might be a problem. This helps us make sure we breathe clean air and stay healthy!